How to Measure ...
Curtains
Always measure with a metal rule - cloth or plastic tapes can stretch. As a guide, tracks should be fixed at 4" (10cm) above the lintel, and poles at 6" (15cm).
Width
Measure the track or pole (A) not the window. The track or pole should usually extend beyond each side of your window (15-20cm / 6-8") to enable the curtains to be pulled well back during the day. If a curtain overlap track is used, add (B) Plus (C) for the total track width.
Length
There are 3 basic lengths to choose from :
- Sill length (D)
- Below Sill (E)
- Floor length (F)
Curtains should finish
- ¼" (0.65cm) above the sill
- 6" (15cm) below the sill
- ¼" (0.65cm) from the floor
Measure from the point where you wish the top of the curtain to be, down to the required finished length.
Blinds
Inside fixings
If the blind is to fit inside a window recess, please provide the exact recess width (G) and drop (H) measurements. (Blinds are made 0.5" (1.3cm) smaller to accommodate movement during operation)
Outside fixings
Please provide track width (I) and not the window width. The track should extend 4" (10cm) each side of the window and be fixed 4" (10cm) above. The drop length (J) should be from the top of the track to the bottom of the blind when lowered.
Valances or soft pelmets
The track length (K) measurement is required, plus any returns (L). Particular accuracy is required for hand pleated styles, which are tailored to fit.